Fragrance comparison

Rahaal vs 1506

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rahaal

Afnan

3.8211 votes

Rank #41,142 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,357 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rahaal takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rahaal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rahaal4/4

15060/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rahaal
Sillage & projection: Rahaal
Value for money: Rahaal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rahaal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

RahaalAfnan

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 1%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

9%Like

27%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRahaal

SillageRahaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRahaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Red BerriesMuskFloral NotesTonka BeanAmberSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Tonka Bean and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRahaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahaal by Afnan leans fruity, musky, and powdery from the start, with red berries adding a bright sweet-tart lift before amber, tonka, sandalwood, and musk take over. It reads soft but assertive, and the small set of reviews suggests a very strong scent that can feel mature, especially if you prefer cleaner or lighter…

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1506 by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a rich, dark woody perfume built around warm spices, resinous woods, and smooth leather. The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of crushed green cardamom, cinnamon bark, and sweet dark plum, balanced by a brisk touch of fresh pine needles. As the opening settles, the heart reveal…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rahaal or 1506?

Rahaal takes 4 of 4 categories. Rahaal is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rahaal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rahaal or 1506?

Rahaal lasts longest (Rahaal 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rahaal or 1506?

Rahaal projects furthest (Rahaal 56/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rahaal and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Is Rahaal or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Rahaal suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahaal and 1506?

Rahaal features Red Berries, Musk, Floral Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber. 1506 has top notes of Cardamom, Pine, Star Anise and Coriander, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Birch and Taif Rose, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Candied Fruits.